Can conveyancing in Shard End to be done within 28 days?
In the event that you are under time constraints for your conveyancing we would recommend that your conveyancer is familiar with the location as they will benefit local connections and insight. It is possible that they could have conducted previoushomes in the same street. Therefore consider using a Shard End conveyancing firm. Second, check that the lawyer is on the member panel. It is understood that just under twenty per cent of Shard End conveyancing deals are held up or derailed after finding out that a buyer’s conveyancer was not on their banks member panel. This can often result in the conveyancing being delayed by an average of 21 days. It is estimated that this issue impacts in the region of one hundred thousand home moves every year. Most Shard End conveyancing practices can not represent certain banks so do check at the outset.
My partner and I are selling our house in Shard End and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. Any local conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers instructed a nationwide conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Shard End. We have lived in Shard End for three years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to obtain confirmation that there is no issue.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm already. Are they able to advise? You must enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same sickness)
I opted to have a survey carried out on a property in Shard End ahead of instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the property. Our surveyor advised that some banks tend refuse to give a mortgage on such a property.
It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can check with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Shard End. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
Are there any apps to help search for a Shard End law firm on the Godiva Mortgages Ltd conveyancing panel? I have wheels and am happy to travel upto 20miles to meet the conveyancer.
You can use the tool on this website. Please choose the mortgage company and your location and you will see a number of Shard End conveyancing lawyers locally. We have detailed some Shard End conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can telephone them to see whether they are on the Godiva Mortgages Ltd approved list
I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Shard End for my house move. Is it possible to see a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?
Anyone can find published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from investigations from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For information Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could monitor call for training reasons.